Mt. Juliet, TN Has Great Schools in a Small-Town Environment

Mt. Juliet, TN schools stand out for providing a great education in a small-town environment.

Mt. Juliet Area Public Schools
The Wilson County School System serves Mt. Juliet students. The system is committed to providing a top-quality learning experience for each of its 14,000 students enrolled in its 12 schools, and accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools provides assurance to parents that their children are in capable and caring hands. Faculty turnover is low throughout the system's schools, allowing students, parents and teachers to form a close bond that is instrumental to the education process.
 
The system has 12 elementary, two middle and four high schools. Mt. Juliet High School relocated to a brand-new facility in 2008. All
of the schools are proud to have a close-knit community of students, teachers and parents and offer a wide array of honors courses, sports teams and opportunities for students to grow.
                          
Mt. Juliet Area Private Schools
Friendship Christian School and Mt. Juliet Christian Academy are two options for parents who want their children to experience a private school environment. FCS serves kindergarten through grade 12 and has an enrollment of 550 students. It offers daily Bible classes and a foreign language study program that begins in kindergarten. Its students average 23.1 on the ACT.
 
MJCA teachers are certified by the Association of Christian Schools International. The institution offers an individualized college counseling program.
 
Mt. Juliet Area Colleges
Cumberland University is one of several institutions for high school graduates who want to take their education to the next level. Less than 20 miles from Mt. Juliet, Cumberland offers 20 majors, four master’s degree programs and a rich history that dates to its founding in 1842. And when students need a break from the books, they can check out the championship Cumberland Bulldogs baseball team, winners of the 2010 NAIA national title.
 
Other top-tier colleges nearby include Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University and Belmont University in Nashville, along with Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville and Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.

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